Affordable rent · RSAA
Affordable rent in Sardoal: RSAA rent ceilings
Under the RSAA, the monthly rent in Sardoal cannot exceed €296 for a T0, €380 for a T1, €494 for a T2 or €608 for a T3. In return, the rent is exempt from IRS.
- Official source: Diário da República
- Portaria n.º 454/2026/1
- Data of 22 October 2026
Photo: Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key figures
Monthly ceilings in Sardoal
The T2 ceiling ranks 149th highest of 308 municipalities and 12th of 21 in the Santarém district. The same ceilings apply to Mação.
- T0, maximum rent per month
- €296
- T1, maximum rent per month
- €380
- T2, maximum rent per month
- €494
- T3, maximum rent per month
- €608
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The ceilings
Rent ceilings by size in Sardoal
| Size | Ceiling | +10% parking | +10% class A or A+ | +20% both |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T0 | €296 | €325.60 | €325.60 | €355.20 |
| T1 | €380 | €418 | €418 | €456 |
| T2 | €494 | €543.40 | €543.40 | €592.80 |
| T3 | €608 | €668.80 | €668.80 | €729.60 |
| T4 | €666 | €732.60 | €732.60 | €799.20 |
| T5 | €780 | €858 | €858 | €936 |
Cumulative uplifts (art. 2(4)). Above T5, add €50 per bedroom beyond the fifth: a T6 has a ceiling of €830.
Looking for an affordable-rent home in Sardoal?
Ask the landlord whether the lease will be in the RSAA (they file it with the IHRU, art. 6) and check the advert: up to €380 for a T1, €494 for a T2.
IRS saved at the ceiling in Sardoal
A T2 in Sardoal let at the ceiling earns €5,928 a year. Outside the RSAA, IRS on that gross rent would reach €1,482 (25% rate) or €592.80 (10% rate, for rents up to €2,300 a month). Under the RSAA, the tax is €0.
| Size | Rent at the ceiling (€/month) | Rent per year (€) | IRS at 25% (€/year) | IRS at 10% (€/year) | IRS under the RSAA (€/year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T0 | 296 | 3,552 | 888 | 355.20 | 0 |
| T1 | 380 | 4,560 | 1,140 | 456 | 0 |
| T2 | 494 | 5,928 | 1,482 | 592.80 | 0 |
| T3 | 608 | 7,296 | 1,824 | 729.60 | 0 |
| T4 | 666 | 7,992 | 1,998 | 799.20 | 0 |
| T5 | 780 | 9,360 | 2,340 | 936 | 0 |
Gross rent, no deductible expenses. Exemption: art. 6 of annex III. Rates: Landlord IRS in 2026.
Ceilings in the Santarém district
Sardoal has the 12th highest T2 ceiling of 21 municipalities in the Santarém district. The highest is Benavente (€591) and the lowest is Golegã (€392). The district median is €504: Sardoal is in line with the median.
| Municipality | T0 (€/month) | T1 (€/month) | T2 (€/month) | T3 (€/month) | T2 market, est. (€/month) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benavente | 354 | 454 | 591 | 727 | 680 | −13 % |
| Santarém | 332 | 425 | 553 | 680 | 645 | −14 % |
| Tomar | 326 | 418 | 543 | 669 | 605 | −10 % |
| Entroncamento | 324 | 415 | 540 | 665 | 625 | −14 % |
| Ourém | 312 | 400 | 521 | 641 | 595 | −12 % |
| Almeirim | 306 | 391 | 509 | 627 | 580 | −12 % |
| Torres Novas | 303 | 388 | 505 | 622 | 575 | −12 % |
| Alpiarça | 280 | 392 | 504 | 587 | 420 | +20 % |
| Chamusca | 280 | 392 | 504 | 587 | 385 | +31 % |
| Coruche | 280 | 392 | 504 | 587 | 505 | 0 % |
| Salvaterra de Magos | 280 | 392 | 504 | 587 | 540 | −7 % |
| Mação | 296 | 380 | 494 | 608 | 315 | +57 % |
| Sardoal | 296 | 380 | 494 | 608 | – | – |
| Cartaxo | 273 | 349 | 454 | 560 | 530 | −14 % |
| Abrantes | 265 | 340 | 442 | 545 | 515 | −14 % |
| Rio Maior | 265 | 340 | 442 | 545 | 500 | −12 % |
| Constância | 255 | 327 | 426 | 524 | 510 | −16 % |
| Ferreira do Zêzere | 250 | 320 | 416 | 513 | 460 | −10 % |
| Vila Nova da Barquinha | 247 | 316 | 411 | 506 | 495 | −17 % |
| Alcanena | 224 | 308 | 392 | 475 | 425 | −8 % |
| Golegã | 224 | 308 | 392 | 475 | 425 | −8 % |
From the highest T2 ceiling to the lowest. Market: Aluseg estimate from INE data; – = no data.
Rent under the RSAA with everything in order
Lease, Tax Authority and rent receipts in a free account.
FAQ: affordable rent in Sardoal
What is the maximum rent for a T2 in Sardoal under the RSAA?
€494 a month, the 149th highest ceiling in the country. With private parking or an energy certificate of A or A+ it rises to €543.40; with both, to €592.80.
How does Sardoal compare with the other municipalities in the Santarém district?
Sardoal has the 12th highest T2 ceiling of 21 municipalities in the Santarém district. The highest is Benavente (€591) and the lowest is Golegã (€392). The district median is €504: Sardoal is in line with the median.
How do I get the IRS exemption?
Report the lease to the Tax Authority and file it with the IHRU by 15 January of the following year. See the RSAA guide.
What if the rent goes over the ceiling?
The exemption is lost from the breach and the tax is settled with compensatory interest (art. 7 of annex III).
Sources and methodology
Source: Portaria n.º 454/2026/1, de 13 de outubro (PDF) and Decree-Law 97/2026, annex III, read on 22 October 2026. Uplifts calculated by us (art. 2(4)). For information only, not legal or tax advice.